How to Make a Good First Impression
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Matthew
Dated: June 26, 2009 2:42 PM
Creating the right impression is vital in any business but particularly so in the hair and beauty industry as we are not only in the service sector but also in the image industry. Julie Eldrett is an expert in customer service and salon management. Here she advises on making that first impression count.
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Tags: Client care , Julie Eldrett
Five Things You Didn't Know Your Salon Needed
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Matthew
Dated: June 26, 2009 12:02 PM
As a salon owner or manager you have numerous responsibilities, and with so much red tape and extra demands on you, it can be easy to let certain obligations slip through the net.
Here are five must-haves that sometimes get missed.
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Tags: contract of employment , drinks licence , Music licences , risk assessment
Staff Make Maxwells Work
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Matthew
Dated: June 18, 2009 2:48 PM
It's obvious Maxwells Professional Hairdressing and Beauty, in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire is getting something right - last year the business took the title Salon of the Year 1 and the Marketing Award at HJ's British Hairdressing Business Awards.
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Tags: Maxwells for Men , Maxwells Professional Beauty
Stay Safe with Advice from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust
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Matthew
Dated: June 18, 2009 1:54 PM
If you are a self employed hairdresser, you are responsible for your personal safety. Thinking about personal safety means thinking in advance about what could happen and how you could deal with it.
Many hairdressers put themeselves at risk on a regular basis, but it is only when something goes wrong that it gets a moment's consideration. Here is Ann Elledge, director of personal safety at the Suzy Lamplugh Trust's, safety advice for self-employed hairdressers.
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Tags: Safety , Suzy Lamlugh Trust
Stark: Mastering the French Boudoir Style
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Kate
Dated: June 12, 2009 4:00 PM
Chic, but definitely not shabby, Stark is the French boudoir-style salon of hairdresser Matthew Stark that stylishly blends old with new.
The décor of white, black and gold, is enhanced by eye-catching pieces, such as the huge antique grandfather clock and magnificent 30s crystal chandelier, while the bespoke, chest-high, curved reception desk, in white studded leather creates a wow-factor as clients enter the salon.
"I was adamant I didn't want a minimalist look," says Matthew. "The surrounding area is so tranquil; I wanted to replicate this feeling within the salon - creating a light, airy and sophisticated space that was inviting for every age group."
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Francesco Group's MD Talks Business
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Matthew
Dated: June 8, 2009 11:49 AM
Ben Dellicompagni is managing director of Francesco Group, the fast-expanding and hugely successful salon group which offers a blueprint for effective franchising and internal training.
What are the biggest issues affecting you right now?
Adapting to the current financial climate and ensuring all salons have a robust financial and performance plan in place so they can emerge from the recession, not only more profitable, but in a position to be aggressive about growth.
We have achieved this by working very closely on a one-to-one basis with all franchisees, recognising pressures on the salons' cash and putting into action plans to ensure the franchisee protects their profitability during the down turn.
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Elegant but Relaxed Style at KHD Hairdressing
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Kate
Dated: June 5, 2009 4:40 PM
The stunning setting of Dorset lends itself nicely to the elegant, boutique-style salon that is KHD Hairdressing.
A subtle creamy shade on the wall is teamed with lavish purple print wallpaper, which makes an interesting combination.
To add to the salon's calm ambience, feature lighting is positioned over the reception area and spotlights placed above each of the 16 styling stations.
One of the salon's most striking features is the carefully selected furniture. The reception and waiting area includes a round Welonda reception desk with a glass panel behind it - so the salon can be clearly seen by clients when entering, but there is still privacy from the main area.
Karen and Jeff set out to create a salon that met their plush, elegant and relaxed criteria - and it does just that.
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Tags: Salon interiors
Legal Quandaries Facing Salon Owners
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Kate
Dated: June 1, 2009 3:59 PM
David Wright, who advises Habia and a variety of salons in the UK, answers some of the employment queries that salon owners and managers have experienced in recent weeks.
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Alan Austin-Smith Explains How to be a Great Boss
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Kate
Dated: June 1, 2009 11:31 AM
At some stage in our careers, most of us will work for a really fantastic boss: someone who leads, inspires and pushes us to get the most out of ourselves.
It can be hard to put your finger on what makes a great boss, but it can make or shape a career and make a good salon a fantastic salon.
Hairdressing business guru Alan Austin-Smith, founder of the Fantastic Hairdresser Company and owner of the new Business Academy in Chiswick, explains what it takes to be a great boss.
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Colour Sensation at Imagine Hairdressing
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Kate
Dated: May 22, 2009 3:20 PM
Step into Imagine Hairdressing and you will experience a gorgeous space filled with bright stripes, chrome curves, retro wood effects and colourful lighting.
The result is a warm but elegant pop art feel that reflected owners Lee and Heidi Spencer's strong ideas for the salon. "We wanted to create a colourful, modern and open salon with bags of personality," says Lee.
They also wanted to distance themselves from the minimal style that many salons favour, as Heidi explains: "The space feels less clinical than some other salons. Introducing colour made a massive difference to the end result."
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